Operating grants to public post-secondary education institutions continue to be aligned with education and training for in-demand occupations, with an additional $90 million targeted in 2015-16.

More than $1.1 million in grants for a second wave of nine projects funded through the provincewide Connecting British Columbia program will benefit more than 80 B.C. communities located in rural and remote areas of the province by improving access to high-speed Internet.

With less than two weeks to go and tickets 95% sold out, world-renowned keynote speakers will reinforce technology’s increasing economic and social impact to more than 2,000 people during B.C.’s first #BCTECH Summit on Jan. 18 and 19, 2016.

As families and friends gather together this holiday season, the B.C. government is encouraging everyone to take the simple step of registering their decision to become an organ donor, because there is no gift more precious than the gift of life.

With the holidays just around the corner, here are some unique British Columbia tech gift ideas for a range of budgets.

Premier Christy Clark made the following statement in response to David Loukidelis’ recommendations to government on how to improve freedom of information policies and procedures and records management practices in response to the Privacy Commissioner’s Oct. 22 report:

The Province of British Columbia is creating a $100-million venture capital fund as it builds the foundation for a comprehensive technology strategy aimed at stimulating growth in the fast-moving sector, creating jobs and strengthening a diverse economy.

Tech sector entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders are invited to grow their businesses by being part of the conversation at B.C.’s first #BCTECH Summit, taking place Jan. 18 – 19, 2016, at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

The B.C. government is distributing approximately $17.3 million this month in compensation for municipal property taxes to 56 communities around the province.

British Columbia is proud to recognize Nov. 1-7, 2015, as National Technology Week.